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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.04, 3,268.26 and 1,424.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.04, 3,268.26 and 1,424.58 is: 1,965.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.04 : 3,268.26 = 1,424.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.04/3,268.26 = 1,424.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.04x = 3,268.26 × 1,424.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.04x = 4,655,897.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,897.83/2,369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.31

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